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| The Influence Industry: Poker lobby pushes for legalization in wake of indictments Washington Post By Dan Eggen, Online poker fans are calling it "Black Friday": On April 15, the Justice Department charged the owners of three of the world's largest Internet gaming companies with bank fraud and gambling offenses, shutting down their Web sites and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Compulsive gambling programs slashed in budget MiamiHerald.com By Mary Ellen Klas TALLAHASSEE -- As Florida legislators prepared to pass bills to let greyhound tracks stop racing dogs and start installing slot-machines look-alikes, they also slashed $1 million from compulsive gambling prevention in their budget. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Lawmakers hear casino bills, again Boston Herald By AP BOSTON — Nine months after efforts to bring casino gambling to Massachusetts collapsed amid disagreement over slot machines at racetracks, discussion of expanded gaming resumed at the Statehouse with no immediate indication that compromise ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Casino plan for Block E unveiled Minneapolis Star Tribune A stealth plan to transform Minneapolis' ailing Block E into a gambling and entertainment hub that could draw millions of tourists from across the Upper Midwest is about to land at the State Capitol today. A stealth plan to transform Minneapolis' ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Louisiana one of just seven states where gambling activity slipped in 2010 NOLA.com By Jaquetta White, The Times-Picayune Spending at Louisiana casinos fell 3.7 percent in 2010, compared with 2009, one of just seven states with casinos that reported a year-over-year tumble as gamblers continue to hold tight to their wallets. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling bills reviewed by Maine lawmakers Boston Globe "I feel we're missed the boat in getting out ahead on gambling issues," Rep. Linda Valentino told the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. "But it's not too late." The Saco Democrat, who serves on the committee, is pushing a bill to authorize three ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| On the Call: MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Forbes QUESTION: On Internet gambling, is there anything that's happened in the last couple months that changes your idea of what the MGM strategy should be? MURREN: We believe that we have the proper approach and the only thing that's happened in the last ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling in Paradise: Illegal activities in Hawaii Hawaii News Now "I'd say it's probably millions of dollars made annually just in illegal gambling alone," Maj. Susan Dowsett said. She heads up HPD's Narcotics/ Vice Division that includes the anti-gambling detail. In 2010, the department conducted 127 illegal ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Police charge husband, wife with running gambling establishment in Raleigh News & Observer Detectives on April 16 charged the homeowner, Coung Tu Le (Johnny Le), 32, of 4700 Marathon Lane, with one count each of misdemeanor gambling, operating an illegal gambling establishment, possession of illegal gambling tables and misdemeanor child ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Ohio Gambling Expert Says He Will Avoid Conflicts WHIO Dayton COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's new gambling policy advisers tell casino regulators they will take pains to separate their work for gambling companies from their role as the state's consultant. At Spectrum Gaming's first briefing before the Ohio Casino ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tribe chairman: Without gambling, tribe will pursue video lottery Boston Herald Cromwell said the tribe would prefer authority from the Legislature to operate so-called Class 3 gambling, the most expansive form of gambling that includes electronic slots and table games. In testimony to the Committee on Economic Development and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NSW backs betting crackdown Sydney Morning Herald THE minister responsible for gambling in NSW, George Souris, has thrown his support behind a crackdown on ''negative exotic betting'' over the internet, which the state government believes is threatening the integrity of professional sport. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Charitable gambling bill advances in the Senate Coon Rapids ECM Publishers by TW Budig An electronic-linked bingo and pull-tabs bill that charitable gambling officials look to reviving their flagging industry passed a Senate committee today (May 4). In addition to the provision on electronic bingo and pull-tabs — the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| LVFH Goes For Mexican Online Gambling Market Online-Casinos.com The Latin American jurisdiction has been beckoning online gambling operators since gaming was introduced to the internet. Mexico represents a large market and has become a challenge for operators to penetrate that one casino back in 2008 managed to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| City Council Can Derail Bongat's Gambling-Free Drive Vox Bikol Breaking his silence, city councilor Salvador del Castillo who heads the committee of Games and Amusement, candidly reveals that he personally favors the operation of legal gambling here, particularly the Small Town Lottery that he believes could ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Column put the 'race' in racino proposal Minneapolis Star Tribune Push for gambling expansion would cost jobs and undermine tribal progress, and it recalls a dark chapter in the state's history. A slot player tries his luck on the Golden Monkey machine at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs. In the economic downturn, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Property-tax relief from gambling revenue down slightly in Philadelphia ... Philadelphia Inquirer By Dan Hardy Property-tax rebates coming from gaming revenue will be down a few dollars next year for residents of the Philadelphia suburbs. Property-tax relief varies by school district and is weighted to give qualifying residents in high-poverty ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Iowa House approves gambling bill Casino City Times IOWA -- Iowa's gambling bill has been approved by the House and sent to the governor, Radio Iowa reported. The bill includes a provision to examine the potential of state approved online poker, the report said. The bill changes the requirement for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Macau Casino Revenue Surges 44.6% To $2.56 Billion In April 2011 Online Poker.net The world's largest gambling resort Macau saw its revenue increase by an impressive 44.6% in April to reach 20.51 billion Macanese patacas (US$2.56 billion). April's revenue represents the Chinese enclave's biggest ever monthly income and incredibly ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mid north coast 'problem gambling' under the spotlight ABC Local One of the country's largest charities is working to educate mid north coast communities about problem gambling. Mission Australia is hosting a two day workshop starting today at Coffs Harbour's Park Beach Bowling Club. The presenter, Owen Craigie, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 9 nabbed for illegal gambling Sun.Star NINE persons were arrested for illegal gambling in separate operations by Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) operatives in different areas of the city Tuesday and Wednesday. The suspects were identified as Ricardo Buhat, 48; Roger Basa, 45; ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Prescription drugs funded gambling habit, says crown CottageCountryNow.ca A Huntsville woman on social assistance who lost more than $350000 at the casino over the past 13 years was funding her gambling habit with pills, a Bracebridge court heard last week. On Tuesday, April 26, in a Bracebridge courtroom, Teresa Massey, 39, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling with Paradise: Las Vegas Hawaii News Now The Bodines enjoy Vegas's playground atmosphere, with shows and gambling and plenty of people. "I've seen people bless the machine. I've seen them kiss the machine," Henry said. "I've seen them do everything and they don't know it ain't gonna change ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling tweet stuns Tiger friend Las Vegas Review-Journal What came as a surprise to Woods' friends was not that he was gambling again, but that he would tweet about it when he appears to be intent on rebuilding his image. He recently opened a Twitter account and fields numerous golf-related questions. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hollywood Slots Seeks Approval to Offer Table Games MPBN News The future of casino gambling in Maine was on the table today at the State House, where the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee considered more than a half-dozen bills. One is a request from Bangor's Hollywood Slots racino for approval of 14 table ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Speech: Dunne - National Problem Gambling Provider Forum Scoop.co.nz (press release) I would like to help you address them here this morning, from my perspective as Associate Minister of Health, responsible for problem gambling. Thinking about what is new, two things in particular come to mind, though for very different reasons. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Police: Hooper man ignored Ogden officials' request to remove gambling devices StandardNet By Jessica Miller OGDEN -- A Hooper businessman faces charges after police say he distributed gambling devices throughout Ogden. Ogden Police Lt. Scott Conley said the department received complaints about eight quarter-pusher machines being operated in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Simon Cowell unveils £1m gambling gameshow Casino City Times The show Red or Black will be a roulette-based game show and will begin with 7000 contestants, the report said. The show will essentially be based on gambling and luck rather than talent or knowledge, The Guardian explained. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Allen Parish gambling vote postponed (5/4) The American Press (blog) By DORIS MARICLE / AMERICAN PRESS OBERLIN â€" Allen Parish residents will have to wait until next year for the Legislature to consider allowing a parish referendum to reinstate video poker. Police jurors wanted to place the issue on the Oct. 22 ballot, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| State police file gambling, alcohol charges against local establishments Waynesboro Record Herald By Anonymous Three local establishments were cited for alcohol or gambling violations in April, according to the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. Blue Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 3009 Waynesboro Pike, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mechanicsville's 'Barney Fife' Sentenced to 14 Years on Cocaine Charges Southern Maryland Online Finally, Estep and others, including Darrell Alphonso Carter, conducted a gambling business which operated primarily from Carter's residence in Abell, Maryland. During the conspiracy, Estep and other participants in the illegal gambling operation, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| OUR OPINION: Texas losing gambling dollars San Angelo Standard Times It's really none of Sen. Robert Duncan's and Rep. Drew Darby's business whether Texans gamble. They should look at the money going out of Texas to our neighboring states. Wendover, Nev., sends jets to take Texans from San Angelo, Midland, Abilene etc. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Pokies campaign dropped by clubs Sydney Morning Herald The creator of the clubs' pro-gambling video ad, showing two men drinking in a pub, has meanwhile revealed it originally had a backdrop of poker machines, but they were removed at the direction of Clubs Australia executives. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| William Hill goes for US treble with Brandywine Telegraph.co.uk He was undeterred by last month's US crackdown on "illegal" poker websites, pointing out that William Hill was building its name in America in licensed, land-based gambling. "We are getting a good reception here," he said. Brandywine is majority owned ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Indicted poker websites bound for bankruptcy msnbc.com The indictment alleges that the sites committed bank fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling offenses by "tricking" US banks into processing online gambling transactions, a violation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Earthquake cash goes on pokies New Zealand Herald If you give someone with a gambling problem a large amount of money they are going to deal with it the only way they know how to. The Red Cross doesn't check if someone has a gambling problem before they give out the grant," he said. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Kan. Senate panel endorses bill designed to bring slots to tracks, casino to ... The Republic Supporters say those requirements would keep the new gambling from being profitable and attracting interest. Any prospective developer of a casino for the state lottery in southeast Kansas must invest at least $225 million. The bill drops the figure to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Casino Gambling: The Next Industry To Jump The Border? Hartford Courant (blog) By Rick Green on May 4, 2011 2:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) As Massachusetts legislators again open discussions on opening the door to casino gambling, it's going to be hard for them to ignore that its residents spent $613.2 million last year at ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Helpline for problem gamblers Northern Rivers Echo The former Newcastle Knights player was a gambling counsellor, then as part of his research with the Centre for Gambling Education and Research at Southern Cross University, he visited more than 120 Aboriginal communities across all states running ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tourism chiefs discuss 'just about every idea thinkable' Royal Gazette The top talking points were introducing gambling, changing real estate laws, attracting big-money financing and improving public transport. The mass brainstorming session will now form the basis of a long-term master plan to guide Bermuda's tourism. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Black Friday? For the Silver Lining Look East PR Newswire (press release) The gambling industry is already bigger in Macau alone than in Las Vegas and in case you didn't know Macau is a very small part of Asia! So imagine the scope of opportunity to help build Bodog, the world's largest betting brand*, in the region. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Coakley: The law will need a hand to deal with casinos Worcester Telegram "We are sure to experience a rise in these enterprises should the Legislature legalize gambling in Massachusetts," she said. Ms. Coakley said she is not taking a stand on whether gaming be expanded or not, but said any expansion of gaming should be ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| VIDEO: Plainville track owner urges end to simulcasting at Raynham The Patriot Ledger Another dog track, Wonderland Park, closed last year after talks on an expanded gambling bill collapsed. Describing Raynham Park as an off-track betting parlor, Piontkowski said simulcasting was envisioned 20 years ago as a way to help racetracks and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 'Nuclear bill' passes amidst misinformation West Liberty Index A second portion eliminated the need for a referendum every eight years for a county to continue to have legalized gambling. It does allow for citizens to petition for such a referendum. The final portion gives me heartburn. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Wednesday's top picks from the USA TODAY network USA Today Risk management(MMA Junkie): Danny Downes says a non-UFC fight is no riskier than "gambling brain cells" for a living. • Acting career beckons(The Fight Nerd): It looks like Cung Le won't be fighting anytime soon. • New career(The Fight Nerd): Emmanuel ... See all stories on this topic » |
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